This is a great overall baking book - some familiar to me [US baker] and some less so - nice to look through and have a reliable general recipe for each.

Such a great collection of recipes with very informative instructions along with hints and tips along the way.

Everything I’ve made so far has been delicious and it’s all been so easy to follow along and understand.

I’ll be completely honest - I’ve never seen a single episode of The Great British Bake Off; I just really enjoy baking cookbooks. However, I knew enough of Ms. Berry to expect this one to be fantastic and I wasn’t disappointed.

Measurements are in cups and, in parentheses, grams (my preference is to measure when baking, so I really appreciate that everything is in grams).

If you, like me, really enjoy baking, this is one to get in hardback. There are a lot of recipes here, and it will be used. The recipes here are lovely and appealing, with many delectable sounding goodies to try your hand at; I know I’ve found quite a few for my family.

* Not certain how easily veganizable many of these might be (many of the recipes use multiple eggs, and I’m not fully sure if a vegan replacement would work properly).




Thank you to Clarkson Potter and NetGalley for the PDF!

Mary Berry is a baking legend in the UK, so my expectations were pretty high regarding this cookbook. Those not familar with British baking may be a bit stumped by some of the ingredients, but a quick Google search definitely helps. I am surprised that the cookbook does not include a substitution list, especially considering that it is being marketed for an American audience. The other thing that surprised me is the fact that Mary Berry's Baking Bible is lacking photographs. There are recipes for baked goods that are clearly British in origin, but not all of them are shown in pictoral form. Even a photo of multiple bakes with the page numbers beside each would have been preferable to none.

The cookbook is divided into logical sections, including Cakes; Cookies and Bars; Traybakes; Tarts and Pastries; Breads; Puddings and Pies; and Cheesecakes. There are many that I look forward to trying, especially Apple and Vanilla Sheet Cake, English Muffins, and Banoffee Pie. It is interesting that many recipes use semolina the way that American might use cornmeal. For instance, the bottoms of the English muffins are dusted in semolina.

Having watched The Great British Baking Show, I expected to see certain desserts showcased and this cookbook did not disappoint in that area. The lack of visuals give the book a more serious tone and make it not as inspiring. Those looking to explore baking from a British standpoint may like Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Revised and Updated: With Over 250 New and Classic Recipes.

Disclaimer: I was given an Advanced Reader's Copy by NetGalley and the publisher. The decision to read and review this cookbook was entirely my own.

I received a free copy of, Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Revised and Updated, by Mary Berry, from the publisher and Netgalley in exchange for an honest review. I love Mary Berry, she makes cooking look so easy and fun. This is a great cook book, for everybody.

Amazing recipes written by an amazing person. Easy to follow even for beginners. Turned out amazing!

From the promo blurb: "Baking legend Mary Berry, longtime judge of The Great British Baking Show, presents this revised and updated edition of her seminal baking book, featuring 250 recipes, including 20 all-new bakes, updated photography, and Americanized measurements."

This is a revised and updated edition of Mary Berry's 2010 cookbook. I have not used her first edition, so my review is based solely on the contents of this edition. As an American cook, I was pleased to see the American measurements included alongside European ones. That's going to save me a lot of math - I don't really like math.

The first recipe I want to try is a Battenberg cake, I have wanted to make that since the day I first saw one in a Seattle bakery, decades ago. Maybe it's finally time. Hopefully, Mary can help me check off this challenge from my bucket list. And since the cake gets trimmed before being fully wrapped in marzipan, I believe there will be no worries about it developing a soggy bottom! I'm happy that this recipe included a beautiful photograph so I have an ideal to strive for.

I also want to try making her Dorchester Crackers. With only six ingredients and simple instructions, what could possibly go wrong? Thank goodness, their photograph is included too.

And this recipe has my curiosity both piqued and frustrated, due to Mary's comment. Regarding the recipe for Gateau Moka Aux Amandes she says, "This is one of my favorite coffee cakes, and it looks spectacular, too." Such a tease, when we have no photograph to go by.

Why am I focusing so much on the photography? Well, I'll tell you. While the pictures we have are delightful, there's one thing wrong with them. They are too scarce. Many of the recipes aren't represented with an accompanying picture. To be honest, I'd like to see each and every one of them in its final form. I want to be able to live up to Mary's exceptional baking standards. The book is helpful enough to include descriptions of all the baking equipment, terminology, glossaries, conversion charts, and advice about ingredients. Why stop a few steps short of the finish line? Photograph every recipe!

My thanks to Mary Berry, Clarkson Potter, and NetGalley for allowing me to read a digital advance review copy of this book. This review is my honest and unbiased opinion.

I feel like this book gives a very good overview of many different baking domains and options. If you want to try cookies, there is something for you here. If you like savoury, there is also something for you. The instructions are clear. The ingredients are, for the most part, universal. I particularly liked that she took the time to introduce some of the common ingredients, measuring options, etc. at the start AND that she includes common conversions so that, if you are no in the UK, you can still work with the instructions.

I was a little disappointed by the way that the photos were presented in the book. Maybe this is because it is not a paper copy but an electronic version, but I kept wondering which photos went with which recipes. Sometimes the photos came after, sometimes they came before and sometimes they came in a bundle. I like recipe books where the photos are clearly aligned with the recipes. I also have to admit that I like a good recipe book where every recipe has a picture. One, because it's pretty. And two, because I can judge quickly whether or not I'm in the mood to make one of the items. Sometimes you can judge a recipe from the cover especially if it involves a lot of extra steps I'm not willing to take on after work .... Hence why this got a 4 star and not a 5.

There are some recipes that I will likely not make because I don't want to try and source the ingredients or substitute, but they are not as frequent as when I pick up anything Jamie Oliver publishes (why give me a recipe that requires me to get all of these crazy ingredients and then I only use some of them?.. I did have to look up what buttery spread was, although I suspected it was margarine.

All in all, I was not disappointed with the book and the recipes. The ones I tried worked out well and as expected.

Lots of lovely recipes here. Will give some a go in particular the Eccles cakes look good


Thanks to Netgallery for the Arc

First I must say I do love Mary Berry and love all her cookbooks. This is no different and again I loved it.

So many delicious recipes. These recipes are made for everyone and anyone as they are easy to make, they don't require special ingredients (must would probably be in all our pantries). And the photography is wonderful, clear and bright. Oh and very YUMMY!

She starts with so much wonderful information, hints and tips on ingredients and techniques and then moves on to the recipes. And what wonderful recipes they are. I will be doing more baking over the coming weeks and will enjoy every minute of it.

A great cookbook and great fun as well as delicious.

I think this edition is for an American audience. Most of these recipes have been in other books. The quantities are in cups 😱

I loved this book! I flew through it, looking at all the delicious recipes. I love that they are all quite easy to make with ingredients that can be found in most pantries.
I tried out a couple of simple recipes already and plan on doing some more elaborate cakes at the weekend, when I have more time.

I just know these are all recipes I will return to over and over again.
Thank you very much for this review copy! I loved it!

Mary Berry is a living baking legend in her UK homeland, and now she's become well-known here in America thanks to the popularity of The Great British Baking Show via Netflix. In this revised and updated edition of her Baking Bible, she offers over 250 mouthwatering recipes from across the UK, parts of Europe, and even some American favorites like apple pie. Combined with the stunning photography, you'll practically want to lick every page of this fabulous cookbook.

Berry gears her books toward the home baker, whether they be new baking or a practiced hand. The recipes range from the simple--chocolate chip cookies--to the most complex, French patisserie-style dessert--Gâteau Saint Honoré--to easy, bake-with-the-kids suggestions. But it's not all recipes. Berry includes nearly everything a baker needs to know about the art of baking: equipment list, how-to instructions for lining pans, baking terminology, key ingredients, baking tips, and so much more. All recipes include both metric and imperial measurements and many include helpful hints or variations to up your baking game.

Overall, any of Mary Berry's books are worth adding to your collection, but if you're serious about baking and only have room for one more recipe book on your shelf, Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Revised and Updated is the one you need.

Who doesn’t love Mary Berry? Besides her baking expertise, she is a trusted and much-loved person with the charm of cooks and bakers from the UK. Mary Berry's Baking Bible: Revised and Updated: With Over 250 New and Classic Recipes
which has been a classic for several years, has been revised and updated to make the best baking book ever. Any baker who doesn’t own this excellent cookbook is really missing out. It is my new favorite, and just perusing the book for a minute or two makes me want to lock myself in my kitchen and bake.

As is Berry’s style, the book is well-organized and the recipes are written in the correct traditional manner so that anyone – beginning bakers to seasoned bakers – can easily follow them.
Special thanks to NetGalley for supplying a review copy of this book. The first few chapters are dedicated to ingredients, techniques, equipment, and other information that bakers need. The recipes are vast and cover almost everything anyone could want to bake.

Anyone who loves to bake will want to purchase the hardcover version because it will be used endlessly whenever something needs to be baked. The book covers cakes, cupcakes, breads, children’s treats, holiday treats, pies, pastries – the list is endless. The only thing missing is photographs of every recipe. There are dozens of beautiful photographs, but several recipes aren’t pictures. Nevertheless, this is one of the best baking books and is well-worth purchasing to put on the cookbook shelf. Highly recommended.

Special thanks to Net Galley for supplying a review copy of this cookbook.

Mary Berry is a baking queen and we should all be using her recipes. I loved the updated notes to fit the changes in the food world and I can’t wait to try some of the recipes!
Thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for this arc cookbook in exchange for an honest review.

Nice update up Mary Berry's Baking Bible. It has measurements in US measurements, and nice pictures. A good mix of American and British recipes. I do wish it had pictures for every recipe.

Overall, a nice update!

Than you Netgalley and Clarkson Potter for the ARC!

Decent collection of recipes here. My only complaint is that not all of the recipes have photos, and sometimes it’s hard to tell what the photos are of. They should have text on the photo page or preferably a photo of every recipe. It’s much easier for new bakers to get a feel for a recipe by seeing a completed photo.

I'm a fan of Bake Off so I was excited to see this book with U.S. measurements. I wasn't overly impressed by this book and didn't think it was anything particularly unique.

Pros:
There were a lot of pictures to accompany several recipes.
The U.S. measurements were very helpful.
Several of the recipes looked really good and it was nice to get a good recipe for.

Cons:
There weren't pictures for all the recipes.
Some of the recipes called for a lot of ingredients and seemed overly complex for no particular reason.
Most of the recipes weren't anything new or super special. They also seemed to be the sorts of things you'd make if you planned on entertaining a crowd instead of baking something that's relatively simple but still tastes good and planned on giving to friends or a neighbor.

I think this book is worth taking a look at, but it wasn't anything particularly special.

I liked this cookbook a lot. I will definitely be trying some of these recipes. They are very straightforward in this book which makes it very easy to follow.

Thanks NetGalley for this ARC!

Mary Berry is the queen of baking without question. This updated cookbook is worthy of her title, with cakes, pies, breads, cookies and specialty desserts from the most simple and foolproof to the most challenging and impressive. There are full page photos of about 1/3 or 1/4 of the recipes. Nutritional information is not provided (no surprise). Remember that gluten free, vegan and other specialty diets just don’t exist in Mary’s world, so if you need these recipes I really don’t recommend this book. But for everyone else, this is a treasure.

I read a temporary digital ARC of this book via NetGalley.